#FitGeekFriday 5: Love is in the Air!

#FitGeekFriday: The Gist Of It

Welcome back to #FitGeekFriday, where FitGeeks from around the internet get together, share links, and talk about all kinds of awesomeness.

If you’re not familiar with link-ups and blog hops, they’re super simple: Use the “Add A Link” button below to leave a link to something awesome you wrote at your website, click into someone else’s links, comment, and make new friends! #FitGeekFriday is about bringing together the community of geekery-loving fitness junkies, so get out there and be social!

Love and Hugs and All That

I don’t think I say it enough, but I love you guys. For real.

When I started this blog a couple of years ago, I never dreamed of the friends I’d make and the people I’d come into contact with. It’s been amazing, and more than that, you’re all amazing. I just thought you all should know how awesome you are.

The online fitness community tends to be an abundantly positive place, and I want to thank you guys for being a part of that. FitGeek community is wonderful and supportive. Too much of the internet is a cesspool, and if you’re anything like me, you just don’t have time for that kind of negativity in your lives.

When I first started running, I noticed how accepting that part of the fitness community was. It didn’t matter how fast you run or how far. It just mattered that you ran. At races, on blogs, on Twitter, wherever runners are, I saw them supporting each other. Even the last person to cross that finish line got a hug, a banana, and applause.

And that’s awesome.

The online FitGeek community is like that, too. We are all in this together, and I think at some level we know that. Whether we’re Trekkers or wannabe superheroes, Browncoats or Stormtroopers, we are all a part of something bigger–a community of like-minded folks with whom we can share our successes and failures, triumphs and tribulations.

Without fear of being judged.

So for that, guys, thank you. When I get down about myself, you guys are there to help pick me back up. And I see you doing it for each other, too.

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and while it’s a romantic holiday for most people, I want to take this time to let each and every one of you guys know I love you, that you’re a part of a community, and that you’re appreciated.

Happy Love Day, folks. I hope it’s as full of as much awesome as you all deserve.

Community Spotlight

Each week, #FitGeekFriday will feature one of the awesome posts shared by you wonderful FitGeeks out there.

I might like specialty, athletic earbuds almost as much as I love running shoes. Almost.

If you haven’t checked her out yet, head on over and see if you can get any last-minute ideas for that special FitGeek in your life. Who knows, maybe you’ll find something you want, too. And if so…#TreatYoSelf

Be sure to use the “Add A Link” button below to be a part of next week’s community spotlight!

#FitGeekFriday Community Guidelines

All I ask is that if you leave a link for #FitGeekFriday, click around and check out at least one of the other posts in the Link-Up. It would be pretty cool if you left a comment at their place, letting them know where you came from with the #FitGeekFriday tag. That’s it!

#FitGeekFriday is about the wonderful community of fitness-loving geeks, so let’s share the love. If you’re feeling extra awesome, you could even share someone’s post with your friends and loved ones–and be sure to use the hashtag #FitGeekFriday, too!

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